How far is Spartanburg, SC from Lakewood, SC?
The driving distance from Spartanburg, SC to Lakewood, SC is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spartanburg and Lakewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spartanburg and Lakewood.
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Start on North Church Street
6 mi · 11 min · North Church Street
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Continue on Highway 221
2.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 221
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Turn left
843 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 126, US 76: Columbia
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Huger Street
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Huger Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gervais Street
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Turn right onto Millwood Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Millwood Avenue
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Continue on Devine Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devine Street
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Continue on Garners Ferry Road
36.2 mi · 46 min · Garners Ferry Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight right onto Bultman Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Bultman Drive
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Continue on North Guignard Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · North Guignard Drive
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Continue on South Guignard Parkway
995 ft · 13 sec · South Guignard Parkway
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Turn right onto Pocalla Road
708 ft · 15 sec · Pocalla Road
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Continue on Summerton Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summerton Highway
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Turn left onto Old Manning Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Manning Road
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Turn right onto Spoonville Lane
814 ft · 36 sec · Spoonville Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spoonville Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spartanburg and Lakewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 221
Merge slight left
79.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Spartanburg and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spartanburg to Lakewood?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chapin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Spartanburg and 71 miles from Lakewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.05 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Spartanburg and Light Rain near Lakewood.
Stop Ideas Near Chapin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spartanburg and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 118.06 mi (190 km).
#1 Spartanburg
County seat of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States
| Population | 37,317 |
| Coordinates | 34.9495700, -81.9320500 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakewood
Lakewood is a place in South Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8468300, -80.3500800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakewood (-80.35008, 33.84683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.60 | $18.05 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.06 | $20.32 | $40.64 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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